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Ryan Tuchow
WildBrain workers move to form a union
Hundreds of animators at the Vancouver studio have signed union support cards, and they’re running a town hall next week to talk about next steps.
Hasbro sets leadership for new entertainment division
Entertainment One execs Zev Foreman and Gabriel Marano will join Olivier Dumont in leading Hasbro Entertainment.
Voiceover animation work allowed during SAG-AFTRA strike
Los Angeles-based National Association of Voice Actors has released guidelines for what’s restricted during the strike.
Atomic Cartoons co-founder launches Toon City Vancouver
The studio is led by Trevor Bentley and will provide service work for kids and family animated projects.
Jetpack hires former WildBrain exec to lead global sales
Rebecca Lugo is based in Toronto and represents a catalogue of 1,650 half hours of kids and family series.
Apple TV+ orders more Peanuts content from WildBrain
The streamer will launch new series Camp Snoopy in 2024, along with a special focusing on a lesser-known character named Franklin.
Nelvana looks east for inspiration with Polygon Pictures
The companies have signed a development deal to create Japanese content that appeals to an international audience.
Sphere Media forms kids and family banner
Marlo Miazga will oversee all of Sphere’s kids content in a rejig designed to help it become a “major global player” in the genre.
Antonia Gutierrez joins Wind Sun Sky Entertainment
The former Nickelodeon animation manager will oversee development as the studio gears up for content growth and a push into the U.S.
Sixteen South, Nelvana team up for A Horse Named Steve
An adaptation of a Kids Can Press book, the 2D-animated comedy series is Sixteen South’s first Canadian copro.
Balloon House pumps up for takeoff
Brandon Lane, a former Corus and Nelvana producer, has left the mediaco to join his wife in building up their boutique prodco with a burgeoning slate.
APTN, Citytv Saskatchewan order Chums
The 3D-animated series from Paxolotl Media and Zoot Pictures is designed to illuminate the connection between Indigenous cultures and the natural world.
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